Electrode device for monitoring and/or stimulating activity in a subject

US10568574B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE BIONICS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA · AU

Inventors

• Christopher Edward Williams · Melbourne, AU
• Mark James Cook · Melbourne, AU
• Owen Burns · Melbourne, AU
• Chua Vanessa Maxim · Melbourne, AU
• Alan Lai · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 6, 2018
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2020
• Expiry date: Sep 6, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/36064
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An electrode device is disclosed comprising: an elongate, implantable body comprising elastomeric material, a plurality of electrodes positioned along a length of the implantable body; an electrical connection comprising one or more conductive elements extending through the elastomeric material and electrically connecting to the electrodes; and a reinforcement device extending through the elastomeric material. The length of the implantable body is extendible by placing the implantable body under tension. The reinforcement device limits the degree by which the length of the implantable body can extend under tension. At least one of the electrodes can extend circumferentially around a portion of the implantable body. A delivery device and method of delivery for an electrode device is also disclosed.